Originally published in 1891. ’As a simple social duty, apart from intellectual pleasure, the obligation to become a reliable partner in the modern scientific game is gaining recognition in domestic circles as well as in the clubs. This booke, therefore, is published not merely as another treatise on whist but as a complete system of instruction of an altogether novel character the whole subject being presented in a new light, and so arranged that anyone may rapidly and effectually become familiar with all those methods which constitute the equipment of a first class player.’Keywords: Intellectual Pleasure Booke Whist Treatise Circles Obligation Novel Game